Slow GPS on Garmin Approach S62

Hey!

I've just got my watch and it takes a couple of minutes when it searches for the GPS signal when i want to run, walk och search for golf courses. I thought it would connect in seconds. When it is this slow will it be able to work when I play golf also or is it broken?

Lasse

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Garmin-Rob over 4 years ago +1 verified

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Another thing to keep in mind is that satellite acquisition may take longer if you are attempting to get satellites indoors or if you are moving while it is attempting to acquire while outdoors…

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0 Owen over 4 years ago

Agreed - you just need to be patient when starting any activity. Garmin Express is supposed to help preload and sync a file that improves the GPS signal connect speed but I've not found it has made any difference.

+1 Garmin-Rob over 4 years ago

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Another thing to keep in mind is that satellite acquisition may take longer if you are attempting to get satellites indoors or if you are moving while it is attempting to acquire while outdoors. Usually in ideal conditions you should be able to capture satellites within 30 seconds. As suggested, we would recommend updating the software on the watch.

Update Golf Courses and Device Software on an Approach

0 5506756 over 3 years ago in reply to Garmin-Rob

I get your point but when I first got the watch it was instant, running can take 15 mins in all condition outside. I feel I have damaged the sensor!